[Shams] Denver extends Braun (5/125)

Post #1 » by **gswhoops** » Mon Oct 20, 2025 6:39 pm

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46660934/nuggets-christian-braun-reaches-125m-extension-agent-says

Godaddycurse · Post #2 » by **Godaddycurse** » Mon Oct 20, 2025 6:46 pm

great deal for denver

ReggiesKnicks · Post #3 » by **ReggiesKnicks** » Mon Oct 20, 2025 7:35 pm

I like this the most out of all the deals in the past 24-48 hours.

Denver is the only true title contender of the teams who have handed out these contracts thus far. Braun is a key piece for them and meshes incredibly well with Joker.

Devilanche · Post #4 » by **Devilanche** » Mon Oct 20, 2025 7:41 pm

Amount seems right considering his fit with Jokic.

One_and_Done · Post #5 » by **One_and_Done** » Mon Oct 20, 2025 7:52 pm

Really? It seems a little pricey to me, but I suppose Braun could improve. Denver has a poor record of paying guys correctly on extensions though.

Post #6 » by **MoneyTalks41890** » Mon Oct 20, 2025 9:31 pm

This pencils in improvement to me which seems reasonable.

I don’t have an issue with this deal alone. It’s good they got it done because Denver can’t afford more if they let him test FA.

But in two years when Denver needs to resign Jokic, they will have 120m tied up in just AG, Murray, Nnaji, and Braun.

jayjaysee · Post #7 » by **jayjaysee** » Mon Oct 20, 2025 9:57 pm

Denver has the best player in the world and Braun fits really well with him.

Like the extra year for Denver.

Post #8 » by **zimpy27** » Mon Oct 20, 2025 11:14 pm

How does it comp to Dyson Daniels (4/100), NAW (4/62), Merrill (4/38), Jerome (3/28), PJ (4/90), Herb Jones (3/68), Mikal (4/150), Caruso (4/81)?

These are the other 2-way wings signed this summer.

Godaddycurse · Post #9 » by **Godaddycurse** » Mon Oct 20, 2025 11:30 pm

zimpy27 wrote:How does it comp to Dyson Daniels (4/100), NAW (4/62), Merrill (4/38), Jerome (3/28), PJ (4/90), Herb Jones (3/68), Mikal (4/150), Caruso (4/81)?

These are the other 2-way wings signed this summer.

Mikal and PJ are the only other one of that group who is really 2 way imo. Daniels/NAW/Jones/Caruso are defensive specialist while Merrill/Jerome are offense only. I think he is better (and much younger) than PJ so i think its a fine deal

ReggiesKnicks · Post #10 » by **ReggiesKnicks** » Tue Oct 21, 2025 12:27 am

MoneyTalks41890 wrote:This pencils in improvement to me which seems reasonable.

I don’t have an issue with this deal alone. It’s good they got it done because Denver can’t afford more if they let him test FA.

But in two years when Denver needs to resign Jokic, they will have 120m tied up in just AG, Murray, Nnaji, and Braun.

This is pretty standard 4th/5th starter money for a contender.

Post #11 » by **zimpy27** » Tue Oct 21, 2025 12:38 am

Godaddycurse wrote:
zimpy27 wrote:How does it comp to Dyson Daniels (4/100), NAW (4/62), Merrill (4/38), Jerome (3/28), PJ (4/90), Herb Jones (3/68), Mikal (4/150), Caruso (4/81)?

These are the other 2-way wings signed this summer.

Mikal and PJ are the only other one of that group who is really 2 way imo. Daniels/NAW/Jones/Caruso are defensive specialist while Merrill/Jerome are offense only. I think he is better (and much younger) than PJ so i think its a fine deal

I think you're right about Herb.

But I see all the other guys as 2-way if they are positive on both ends I guess. I'm not sure what you define it as..

kobe_vs_jordan · Post #12 » by **kobe_vs_jordan** » Tue Oct 21, 2025 12:39 am

MoneyTalks41890 wrote:This pencils in improvement to me which seems reasonable.

I don’t have an issue with this deal alone. It’s good they got it done because Denver can’t afford more if they let him test FA.

But in two years when Denver needs to resign Jokic, they will have 120m tied up in just AG, Murray, Nnaji, and Braun.

Recent trends have teams winning the deal where their restricted player hits test FA.

I don’t love giving 5 year deals to role players.

Think Denver financially be fine either way. Gives them a two year window to adjust.

Post #13 » by **jbk1234** » Tue Oct 21, 2025 12:48 am

zimpy27 wrote:How does it comp to Dyson Daniels (4/100), NAW (4/62), Merrill (4/38), Jerome (3/28), PJ (4/90), Herb Jones (3/68), Mikal (4/150), Caruso (4/81)?

These are the other 2-way wings signed this summer.

Calling some of these players two-way wings seems generous tbh. All but Mikal, maybe PJ, have issues on one side of the ball or the other.

brackdan70 · Post #14 » by **brackdan70** » Tue Oct 21, 2025 3:42 am

One_and_Done wrote:Really? It seems a little pricey to me, but I suppose Braun could improve. Denver has a poor record of paying guys correctly on extensions though.

I agree a bit pricey.
Makes Daniels deal like like a bargain.
Braun might grow into this contract though.

Post #15 » by **Mavrelous** » Tue Oct 21, 2025 6:15 am

zimpy27 wrote:
Godaddycurse wrote:
zimpy27 wrote:How does it comp to Dyson Daniels (4/100), NAW (4/62), Merrill (4/38), Jerome (3/28), PJ (4/90), Herb Jones (3/68), Mikal (4/150), Caruso (4/81)?

These are the other 2-way wings signed this summer.

Mikal and PJ are the only other one of that group who is really 2 way imo. Daniels/NAW/Jones/Caruso are defensive specialist while Merrill/Jerome are offense only. I think he is better (and much younger) than PJ so i think its a fine deal

I think you're right about Herb.

But I see all the other guys as 2-way if they are positive on both ends I guess. I'm not sure what you define it as..

I wouldn't say Daniels is a posotive offensively.
Herb is hit or miss, has some bad stretches.
NAW is a good comp, I think NAW is better, in the new cap environment, it's too long a deal and a bit too high IMO.